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Title: Theatre Practitioner Location: Thetford Hours: 40 Hours per week Salary: From £35,000 per annum ACES is a pioneering independent provider of NHS ophthalmic care in the community and one of the first centres nationally to take innovative fast track cataract surgery out of a hospital setting. Delivering the highest standard of clinical eye care with expert consultant ophthalmologists putting patient care at the heart of everything we do. With NHS waiting lists for cataracts surgery growing at an alarming rate, ACES offer patients an alternative option, providing them with life changing cataract surgery in as little as four weeks. We are enormously proud to be able to provide our patients with immediate care and support the NHS. We’ve been providing NHS eye care in the East of England since 2007 and will be expanding this year across the UK. We provide a range of services including: cataract surgery, YAG laser treatment, glaucoma treatment, oculoplastics and general ophthalmology. With patient care our priority, ACES are committed to providing exceptional and timely community emergency and routine ophthalmology outpatient services. With the latest in ophthalmic technology, we are able to consistently provide excellent clinical outcomes for all of our patients, giving them their best possible quality of life. The main objectives of our services are to: • Reduce waiting times for patients with eye conditions., • Deliver exceptional care without the requirement for a hospital stay., • Have a positive impact on patients’ lives., • Provide care closer to home for the patient in line with DoH guidelines., • Reduce overall waiting times in the health economy., • Create additional capacity in secondary care., • Aim to provide a fast and efficient patient focused pathway in collaboration with patient representatives and primary care professionals., • Use new technologies and the latest equipment, maintain the highest levels of care at the cutting edge of ophthalmology. Currently, tens of thousands of patients across the United Kingdom are on NHS waiting lists for essential eye care procedures, such as cataract surgery. The longer these patients go without surgery, the more likely it is that their eyesight will further deteriorate, or that they will experience an adverse event due to their poor vision. At ACES, our mission is to ensure all patients are given a choice when it comes to their eye care. Obtaining access to ACES allows patients to have treatment quicker and allows them to live their lives to the fullest immediately. This is a practical ‘hands on’ role with varied responsibilities including: • Scrub assistant, • Anaesthetic assistant, • Pre-operative assessments, • Prepare the patient for their Cataract treatment and undertake pre-screening diagnostic duties., • Discharge patients with after-care advice and medications Candidates must be NMC or HCPC registered with previous Theatre or scrub experience. What’s in it for you? • An industry leading salary, • No nightshift and No on-call, • State of the art, modern working environment, • 29 days’ annual leave per year, • Pension scheme, • Paid professional fees, • Indemnity Coverage, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses, • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment. ACES is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Thetford, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 72 children. Our longstanding staff is committed to providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment that features a spacious outdoor area and a Nature Garden for exploration. The nursery benefits from various transport links and local amenities, making it easily accessible. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, as well as a generous one-hour lunch break. We are open to discussing flexible working patterns to accommodate your needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and engaging setting focused on children's development. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education